Jeff Sparrow is the author of Radical Melbourne: A Secret History, former editor of Overland literary journal, and one of the hosts of 3RRR's Breakfasters program. He is also a regular columnist for the Guardian.
Alex Whisson spoke to him regarding the return of Pauline Hanson to federal parliament, the rise of Islamophobia, and the burning question of how to combat racism in Australian society. He began by asking Jeff about the recent Essential Media poll, which found 49% of respondents favoured a blanket ban on Muslim migration to Australia.